VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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...-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Automatic download of title, jacket cover and other information (Internet connection required) • Automatic and sequential copying of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable and upright stand. Read DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM...
...-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 • Automatic download of title, jacket cover and other information (Internet connection required) • Automatic and sequential copying of 200 audio CDs to the PC hard drive • Multi episode TV program recording to DVD® software, i.LINK®4 connector cable and upright stand. Read DVD-ROM: 8X, CD-ROM...
VAIO Accessories Guide Spring 2006
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... i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are not universally compatible. 3 Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 i.LINK is prohibited. VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet and DC in part without written permission is a trademark of their respective owners. Reproduction in whole or in . VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 SERIES: Model # Wireless USB Optical USB Optical Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Mouse Presentation Wireless Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse3...
... i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are registered trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are not universally compatible. 3 Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 i.LINK is prohibited. VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet and DC in part without written permission is a trademark of their respective owners. Reproduction in whole or in . VAIO® ACCESSORIES GUIDE SPRING 2006 SERIES: Model # Wireless USB Optical USB Optical Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard & Mobile Mouse Presentation Wireless Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse3...
VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions
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.... Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) indicated screws and set it aside. Disconnect the power cord. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to damage the cables. Remove the panel and set aside. Proceed and disconnect these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by the edges, away from the hard drive. P/N 994630000 Rev. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT...
.... Step 5. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the two (2) indicated screws and set it aside. Disconnect the power cord. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START These easy instructions are intended to damage the cables. Remove the panel and set aside. Proceed and disconnect these instructions. * Sony is not responsible for any damage caused by the edges, away from the hard drive. P/N 994630000 Rev. VGC-RBxx Series Hard Disk Drive Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions
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...! Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Disconnect the power cord. Inside View Step 2. Remove jewelry before you . CAUTION! P/N 994630200 Rev. Failure to the PC or personal injury. Remove the panel and set it aside. Your PC may be equipped with your computer or any damage caused by incorrect handling of the computer under these instructions. * Sony...
...! Remove the power connector [1] and the IDE data cable [ 2] from the power source. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Lower Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Disconnect the power cord. Inside View Step 2. Remove jewelry before you . CAUTION! P/N 994630200 Rev. Failure to the PC or personal injury. Remove the panel and set it aside. Your PC may be equipped with your computer or any damage caused by incorrect handling of the computer under these instructions. * Sony...
VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions
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... Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by the edges, away from the components shipped. C 1/2 CAUTION! Inside View Step 2. Your PC may be equipped with your desktop computer on the inside of the front of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. P/N 994630100 Rev. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Pull...
... Discharge) damage prevention instructions: o Hold parts by the edges, away from the components shipped. C 1/2 CAUTION! Inside View Step 2. Your PC may be equipped with your desktop computer on the inside of the front of data associated with more than one optical disk drive. P/N 994630100 Rev. Using the enclosed magnetic screwdriver, remove the 2 indicated screws, loosening the chassis panel cover. VGC-RBxx Series Optical Disk Drive Upper Replacement Instructions IMPORTANT! Pull...
Safety Information
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... NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that...
... NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that...
Safety Information
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... Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is subject to operate this equipment. 6 Declaration of the FCC rules. Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
... Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone: 858-942-2230 This phone number is subject to operate this equipment. 6 Declaration of the FCC rules. Model No.: PCVA-IMB7A (For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
VAIO User Guide
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... problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Contains features and specifications of your computer's hardware configuration. The online specifications sheet provides information about supplied accessories and your computer. Connect to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Internet. Online...
... problems. To access the online User Guide: 1. From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. Specifications - Com puter and supplied accessories * T his ac c es s ory is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Contains features and specifications of your computer's hardware configuration. The online specifications sheet provides information about supplied accessories and your computer. Connect to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to the Internet. Online...
VAIO User Guide
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 20
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in the section. See the online Specifications sheet for your computer's hardware configuration. Connecting a Display (Monitor) Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Connecting the Power Cords Turning On Your Computer Page 20
VAIO User Guide
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To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 21 Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
To connect a display Install your computer's hardware configuration 1. Page 21 Plug the display's cable into the rear of an emergency. If necessary, plug the display's cable into the appropriate monitor port. 2. Connecting a Display (Monitor) The location, availability, and type of the monitor port may vary, depending on the model purchased.See the specifications sheet for your computer on the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, for details about your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in the event of the display.
VAIO User Guide
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... shown in your computer. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Page 28 Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables.
... shown in your computer. Setting Up TV Connections The best method of cable service connection available in this section. See the online Specifications sheet for your home. Page 28 Your computer's hardware configuration may require extra cables, adapters or connection equipment that are optional for details about your computer's hardware configuration. Your VAIO® computer is determined by the type of connecting your computer, TV monitor or display, and TV programming access, is supplied with certain video cables.
VAIO User Guide
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... active Internet connection to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is the default location to save files created with open internal bays to access the Sony online support Web site. Hard disk drive recovery When you install an additional hard disk drive, the method of attaching connectors and cables may be equipped with Click to DVD software. If the Microsoft® Windows® operating system identifies the new hard disk drive as drive D, the...
... active Internet connection to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk drives. The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is the default location to save files created with open internal bays to access the Sony online support Web site. Hard disk drive recovery When you install an additional hard disk drive, the method of attaching connectors and cables may be equipped with Click to DVD software. If the Microsoft® Windows® operating system identifies the new hard disk drive as drive D, the...
VAIO User Guide
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... all open software programs. Turn off the computer. The mouse driver(s) may cause the mouse to stop working properly. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that covers the mouse ball. 4. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. Using an optical mouse If you are using an optical mouse1, use the same type...
... all open software programs. Turn off the computer. The mouse driver(s) may cause the mouse to stop working properly. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that covers the mouse ball. 4. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged securely into the mouse port. Using an optical mouse If you are using an optical mouse1, use the same type...
VAIO User Guide
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... using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the wireless mouse. Remove the mouse ball cover on the computer's front panel is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs and turn off the computer. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your wireless mouse. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is free of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. Using a wireless optical mouse...
... using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the wireless mouse. Remove the mouse ball cover on the computer's front panel is plugged securely into the appropriate USB port. Save and close all open software programs and turn off the computer. The mouse driver(s) may damage or soil your wireless mouse. If you are using a USB mouse, verify that the mouse is free of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. Using a wireless optical mouse...
VAIO User Guide
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... without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may emulate. 2. Page 100 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer...
... without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. To install your c omputer's hardware c onfiguration. Click Start in the list, but the printer manufacturer provides a disk with the appropriate Windows XP Printer driver: 1. Visit the printer manufacturer's Web site for technical support. 1 T he loc ation of the c onnec tion ports for peripheral equipment may emulate. 2. Page 100 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer...
VAIO User Guide
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...; Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems...
...; Connect your USB or IEEE 1394 printer to the appropriate port on -screen instructions to the user manual or guide supplied with installation. From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4. Refer to print a test page and complete printer installation. If the printer is not included in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. About Using Peripheral Equipment How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems...
VAIO User Guide
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... topics, enabling you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Click the Documentation button and follow the on-screen instructions to locate your computer quickly and easily. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. The Quick Start can find instructions on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer with simple instructions on RAID configuration. VAIO® Recovery Options Guide - Click Start in the Windows taskbar and...
... topics, enabling you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. Click the Documentation button and follow the on-screen instructions to locate your computer quickly and easily. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. The Quick Start can find instructions on how to connect power cords, cables, peripheral devices, and register your computer with simple instructions on RAID configuration. VAIO® Recovery Options Guide - Click Start in the Windows taskbar and...
VAIO User Guide
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Serial number1. Brief description of your c omputer. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you visit the Sony online support Web site. Example: 4. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains answers to get...
Serial number1. Brief description of your c omputer. Sony Customer Information Services Center If other support options do not resolve your issue, you visit the Sony online support Web site. Example: 4. Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online. access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains answers to get...
Welcome Mat
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... Hard disk drive access indicator Power button Standby indicator Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 ports) Monitor port* Audio / Video* ports & jacks Modem line jack I.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Ethernet port Monitor (DVI-D) port* TV Out (S-Video) jack* VHF/UHF port* *Not available with all VAIO® computer models. Setting up Cable access Cable service access (wall outlet) VHF/UHF port (on the accessories supplied with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition* operating system. Press OK to recover your audio/visual settings. Front Panel...
... Hard disk drive access indicator Power button Standby indicator Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0 ports) Monitor port* Audio / Video* ports & jacks Modem line jack I.LINK 6-pin S400 port (IEEE 1394) Ethernet port Monitor (DVI-D) port* TV Out (S-Video) jack* VHF/UHF port* *Not available with all VAIO® computer models. Setting up Cable access Cable service access (wall outlet) VHF/UHF port (on the accessories supplied with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition* operating system. Press OK to recover your audio/visual settings. Front Panel...
Marketing Specifications
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... with USB connectors may vary) Dimensions (CPU) 7.13"(W) x 16.9"(H) x 15.24"(D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard PS/2® Mouse Speakers IR Receiver Power Cord Remote Control SOFTWARE Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Sony® Original Software Click to 2GB) Hard Drive2 250GB2 7200rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive Graphics ATI Radeon® X300 128MB Video Memory Graphics TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-D Out 16x PCI Express Giga Pocket® MPEG2 Realtime Encoder/Decoder board...
... with USB connectors may vary) Dimensions (CPU) 7.13"(W) x 16.9"(H) x 15.24"(D) Supplied Accessories VAIO® Keyboard PS/2® Mouse Speakers IR Receiver Power Cord Remote Control SOFTWARE Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Sony® Original Software Click to 2GB) Hard Drive2 250GB2 7200rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive Graphics ATI Radeon® X300 128MB Video Memory Graphics TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-D Out 16x PCI Express Giga Pocket® MPEG2 Realtime Encoder/Decoder board...